Turkey & Brown Rice Chili

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This hearty turkey chili recipe takes just 35 minutes to prep. While it's cooking, you'll have time to throw together a green salad and warm up some crusty bread to complete the meal.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on September 19, 2023

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Prep Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

9 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound uncooked ground turkey breast
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped red and/or green bell peppers (2 large)
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
½ cup chopped celery (1 stalk)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans 50%-less-sodium beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (see Tip)
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons finely chopped canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce (see Tip)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 slice Grated Cheddar cheese

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add turkey, bell peppers, onion, celery and garlic; cook until meat is brown, using a wooden spoon to break up meat as it cooks. Drain, if needed.
Stir broth, kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, chile peppers and cumin into meat mixture in large saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 45 minutes. Stir in brown rice. Cook, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes more or until desired consistency. If desired, sprinkle individual servings with Cheddar cheese.

Tips

Tips: We do not recommend using sugar substitutes for this recipe.

Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

306	Calories
4g	Fat
40g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 306
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 9g	33%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 27g	55%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Vitamin A 2219IU	44%
Vitamin C 72mg	80%
Folate 36mcg	9%
Sodium 346mg	15%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 3mg	15%
Magnesium 65mg	16%
Potassium 323mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Turkey & Brown Rice Chili

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